Henry S. Wall, former prisoner of war, celebrity chauffeur
July 9, 1924 – Oct. 28, 2014Henry S. Wall, a World War II veteran and onetime chauffeur for singer Kate Smith, died Tuesday. He was 90.Mr. Wall, a Buffalo native who was educated at Nichols... Read More
View ArticleRoy D. Powers, transportation company owner
Sept. 29, 1951 – Oct. 29, 2014Roy Dana Powers of the Town of Tonawanda, the owner of a transportation business, died Wednesday at Buffalo General Hospital from a brain hemorrhage. He was 63.... Read...
View ArticleLoud muffler leads to arrest of alleged car thief
A complaint to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office about a Jeep with a loud muffler being driven away from an apartment complex early Friday afternoon in Springville led to the arrest of a 24-... Read More
View ArticleLocal man arrested by cigarette task force
A Lackawanna man and four suspects in the New York City area were arrested this week for allegedly illegally dealing in untaxed cigarettes. The arrests were made by a new multi-agency Cigarette......
View ArticleFind your inner Monet at paint and sip class
Party at our place. Paint and canvas provided. B.Y.O.B.That’s the business model at Painting with a Twist, a new “paint and sip” art studio franchise in Lancaster. At... Read More
View ArticlePeople Talk: A Q&A with sprout farmer John Tsujimoto
Not everyone can make a living off sprout farming, but John Tsujimoto does – and has for 41 years now. At age 63, he has cornered a fair share of the local sprout market, harvesting between... Read More
View ArticlePolice probe beating of Amherst man in Elmwood Avenue bar
An Amherst man claims he was beaten by six others at an Elmwood Avenue bar Saturday.The victim says the assault caused bruising and swelling on his face and body, and indicated the suspects fled......
View ArticleTime to speak up on Albright-Knox expansion is now
Here is a sample list of fun activities most of us would rather do than attend a public meeting:Clean behind the fridge. Take the New York State Bar Exam. Do our taxes. Watch a Justin Bieber... Read...
View ArticleFind your inner Monet at paint and sip class
Party at our place. Paint and canvas provided. B.Y.O.B.That’s the business model at Painting with a Twist, a new “paint and sip” art studio franchise in Lancaster. At... Read More
View ArticleDrive-by gunfire nets charges on 2 in Hamburg
Two men have been charged after gunfire sprayed a house in Hamburg – an apparent warning that it was time to pay up.Jason B. Keys, 38, of Hopkins Street in South Buffalo, and Joseph F.... Read More
View ArticleSchwabl's reopens after trying ordeal
In the year that has gone by since a car drove into the side of Schwabl’s, the vintage restaurant and bar known for tender beef on weck sandwiches and creamy nutmeg-infused Tom & Jerry... Read More
View ArticleAngola man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
An Angola man pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession of child pornography.Shane Taylor, 43, had previously been indicted on child porn and weapons charges......
View ArticleElizabeth C. Baker, music teacher, harpist
Oct. 25, 1942 – Oct. 30, 2014Elizabeth C. Baker, a music teacher and professional harpist, died Thursday in her North Boston home. She was 72.A resident of South Buffalo and later North... Read More
View ArticleBarker man arrested for DWI after alleged speeding in Clarence
A 21-year-old Barker man who was pulled over on Buell Road in the Village of Akron by Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy Coulombe about 1:40 a.m. Sunday after allegedly speeding along Main ... Read...
View ArticleAll West Seneca elementary schools scrutinized for closure
Each of the six elementary schools in the West Seneca School District is a candidate for possible closure in a fact-finding group’s report to the School Board.Members of the 21st Century... Read More
View ArticleBeth Hoskins faces court hearing Nov. 17 and could face jail
The Aurora horse farm owner convicted a year ago of 52 counts of animal cruelty faces a Nov. 17 criminal court hearing on four allegations of probation violations that could land her in jail.... Read...
View ArticleThe ground game on Election Day
The frantic push to drive voters to the polls today is the culmination of a ground work that Democratic and Republicans leaders made over the last few days and weeks. The governor’s... Read More
View ArticleSpringville has new village attorney
A new village attorney has been selected in the village of Springville. The Village Board unanimously approved Paul Weiss on Monday night. He holds a partnership in the law firm Bartlo, Hettler and...
View ArticleAstronics’ sales and profits more than double, topping analyst...
Astronics Corp.’s buying binge over the past year paid off during the third quarter for the East Aurora aircraft lighting and electronics manufacturer.The company’s profits and sales... Read More
View ArticleEast Aurora police warn about telephone scams
Concerned about a few recent incidents in the township, East Aurora police are warning area residents to beware of telephone scams.The scams, escalating nationwide, often involve a caller claiming......
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